Summary Do you want to make an impact? The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a qualified applicant to fill our Auditor position within the Office of Audit's Sales, Marketing & International Directorate. This opportunity is located in: Carol Stream, IL Bring your skills and voice to our team! Responsibilities About the Sales, Marketing & International Directorate: The Sales, Marketing & International Directorate provides value to the U.S Postal Service and its stakeholders by auditing and reviewing data collection systems, operations, as well as products or services related to sales and customer relations, marketing, product innovation, global business, mail entry and payment technology, and corporate communications issues. The directorate often uses complex data analysis of payment, tracking, and other systems to identify trends. Staff combine their data trends with evaluations of policy, field observations, interviews, and more to identify opportunities to strengthen controls and make data-driven recommendations. To learn more about the Office of Audit, visit: US Postal Service Office of Inspector General About the Position: The OIG conducts performance audits and reviews of multiple Postal Service functional areas. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn skills in conducting program and performance audits. The GS-07 equivalent is the trainee level in the area of auditing. The employee serves as a junior member of an audit team assisting with systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations. Work assignments are selected to provide training in the analytical evaluative aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and techniques. The training is directed toward the recognition of incipient needs or problems and the identification, analysis and solution of problems. Assignments are selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the work. The GS-09 equivalent serves as a member of an audit team conducting systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of Postal Service programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency, adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. The employee performs assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the area of auditing. The GS-9 level is distinguished from the GS-07 level by the ability to work independently to complete assignments of average difficulty. The employee may participate in more complex studies and projects designed to develop broader expertise, including: Performing assigned audit functions, individually and as a member of an audit team in accordance with OIG policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Assisting team with planning audits when there is ample precedent for the work covered by the audit assignment. Executing data collection efforts, ensuring that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant, and properly documented in the project work papers. Reviewing and interpreting financial documents, policies, standard operating procedures, and contracts to determine accuracy in accordance with procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements. Applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data. Using critical thinking, data analytics, and applied logic to discern meaning of and interpret data and identify risks. Producing audit documentation such as internal review reports, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders. Drafting audit reports and other documents that are clear, convincing, accurate, technically thorough, and appropriately targeted to the OIG's customers' needs. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. The USPS OIG is Excepted Service, uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. These positions are being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. The salary range for these positions is $54,728.00 - $87,024.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Review OPM's site for Locality Table specifics: OPM's General Schedule (GS). Career Advancement Opportunities: Non-competitive promotion up to a GS-13 equivalent level is possible through our career ladder program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Degree in auditing or in a related field (please see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university). OR A combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of professional, full-time experience in performance auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; or completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) Additional 0511 Related and Accepted Degrees: Business Related, including but not limited to: Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc. Government Related, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc. Technically Related, including but not limited to: Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc. To be considered for the GS-09 equivalent, you must have a: Master's degree from an accredited college or university (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university). OR One (1) or more years of professional, full-time experience conducting financial, program and/or performance audits. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) EVALUATION FACTORS A resume review and structured interview will be conducted for the top-rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical general competencies at the minimum proficiency level. Please ensure your resume contains examples of your knowledge, skill, or ability in the following areas: Basic knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to work with guidance from team members and supervisor using conventional procedures and practices. Basic knowledge of agency programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to assist with audit assignments. Ability to use computers and MS Office products sufficient to collect, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and communicate findings. Ability to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, incorporating information obtained through research. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree. Professional certification(s), i.e.: CPA or CIA. Proficiency in data analytics tools such as R, ACL, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-07/09. IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements listed in this announcement will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration. Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options. For more information about these programs visit opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/. Retirement and Thrift Savings For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retirement-center and tsp.gov. Flexible Work Schedules USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt. (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.